SCHOOL COUNCIL

All parents of Aurora School are automatically members of School Council.

As a member of School Council you have the privilege to contribute to the education of students in your school.

Education is a partnership involving parents, students, teachers, principals, school boards, government, and the community.

Your involvement in the council gives you the opportunity to strengthen that partnership and to be part of a dedicated team working to ensure a high quality of education and an accountable education system.

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Your participation makes a difference.

Jacqueline Kossick

Chair

schoolcouncil@auroraschool.ca

Debbie Miller

Secretary

schoolcouncil@auroraschool.ca

Angelina Lishingman

Treasurer

schoolcouncil@auroraschool.ca

What is School Council?

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"A School Council is a vehicle to support meaningful parent involvement in decisions that affect the school and its operations."

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~ Alberta School Council Resource Manual

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Why Be Involved?

Studies identify the benefits of parental involvement in their children’s education which include:

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·         higher student achievement

·         better student attendance

·         more positive student attitudes and behaviours

·         higher student graduation rates

                                                                                  ~ Alberta School Council Resource Manual

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How does it benefit you?

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The personal advantages of becoming a school council member include:

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·         being an important partner in the education system, whose views are valued;

·         contributing to the shared goal of improving student achievement;

·         having a vehicle through which to express opinions;

·         being able to keep informed about what is happening at the school and the board, and at the provincial level of education.

Participating on the school council will be a rewarding experience for all those who value the opportunity to make a difference in their children’s education

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How did School Council make learning fun last year?

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We contributed funds and/or volunteers to:

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·         Choir for grade 4 kids

·         Winter Fun Craft night and sleigh rides

·         Gymnastics program in school

·         Zumba program in school

·         Plants for the beautification of our space

·         Science Fair equipment rental

·         Ice Cream bars for first day of Summer

·         Gently used uniform give-away

·         Summer fun day Jumpy Things and Freezies

·         Grade 5 and 6 Fun Day Swimming

·         Grade 5 to 9 Orienteering Club

·         Grade 9 years end field trip

·         Grade 9 Grad Books

·         Water Fountain in the middle school

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To get involved:

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If you are interested in participating in School Council or would like more information, please contact schoolcouncil@auroraschool.ca.